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Go nuts today--no foolin'!
Happy April 1st! Go (Brazil) nutsEvery month, on the first of the month, we have 4 Brazil nuts. Why? Because it gives us all the selenium we need for the MONTH. (See the study here.) T. Colin Campbell's nutritional biochemistry work on how our body uses food in natural form through thousands and thousands of metabolic reactions versus supplementation should cause us all to rethink the supplements we consume. In his book Whole, he explains the science behind the evidence that consuming a whole food, plant-based diet is the healthiest way to eat. So consider this your friendly reminder to enjoy 4 Brazil nuts today...and your vitamin B12 if you haven't taken it yet (yes, that's a supplement we take, but only because we don't get enough microbes on our sanitized food anymore...animal products contain it because animals are eating those microbes found in the dirt, feces, and water. Thankfully, we don't have to). Need a listen?A podcast I recently did with Corinna Bellizzi of Orlo Nutrition: Nutrition Without Compromise just dropped today. I haven't listened to it yet, but I thought I'd share it with you. We talk about Omega 3's, and I explain why I don't take supplements (other than B12). I used to take supplements, and contributed to the almost 28 Billion dollar supplement industry before learning the science behind how our bodies utilize nutrients in their whole package (as in whole fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and seeds) as opposed to nutrients that have been singled out to be taken in high doses (like, say, vitamin C or vitamin E). Give it a listen if you'd like. This coming Saturday is the Santa Cruz VegFest! I've got a booth and I will be speaking at 11:30am--come hear how you can help your kids eat healthier. I hope you enjoy a fantastic start to both April, and your week. Remember to keep it HAPPY*! Rachael www.forforkssakebook.com forforkssakebook@gmail.com *Healthy And Plant-Powered, Yay! |
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Hello, friends! Just wanted to drop a note to say what fun it was to be a part of Santa Cruz VegFest this past weekend! Were you one of the thousands who attended? From food to clothing, information on animal sanctuaries and climate, musicians, comedians and speakers...there was so much to take in! If you weren't able to make it this year, I highly recommend going or volunteering next year. It was a great event. I enjoyed speaking on helping kids eat healthier I loved meeting so many...
Happy first Tuesday of spring, friends! Just wanted to share a few things with you, including the perfect easy recipe for the upcoming Easter weekend... I was back on Chef AJ recently, and made my HAPPY* peanut butter ball recipe (found on page 61 of For Fork's Sake). Check it out! Chef AJ is always a hoot! Click HERE to catch the replay With Easter coming this weekend, I though I'd share a recipe that is easy and fun, and one that everyone enjoys: Deviled Not-Eggs 🐣 Makes 20 'not eggs'...
Hello friends! I'm hoping any day now these rainy days will give way to sunny, flower-filled spring days. How about you? Are you ready for winter to be over? If you've caught a spring cold that is going around (or are trying your best to avoid one), try this recipe you can make in 5 minutes: Immune Tea Place all items in a Vitamix or high speed blender 1 and 1/2 oranges (with peel) 1 lemon (with peel) 1 lime (with peel) 1 Serrano pepper 2 TBSP minced garlic 1 inch turmeric root 4 inches...